Edison, NJ → Alexandria, VA · Regional long-distance move
About 220 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,610–$3,880, delivery in 1–2 days, 665 carriers on the Edison side and 1,203 in Alexandria.
Alexandria sits about 220 miles southwest of Edison, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Virginia that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,610 to $3,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 30 min.
On the Edison side there are 665 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (476 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,203 around Alexandria (740 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Alexandria.
Edison has a population of about 109,077 and Alexandria about 160,662. Alexandria is the denser city (10,702 people per square mile versus 3,574 in Edison), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Virginia than in New Jersey, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,350 | $1,650 | $2,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,180 | $5,090 | $6,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,740 | $7,000 | $8,540 |
$380–$530
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,220–$1,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,610–$3,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edison, NJ → Alexandria, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Legal name: Michael Dancy
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,350 to $2,010 for a studio, $1,570 to $2,330 for a one-bedroom, $2,610 to $3,880 for a two-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,210 for a three-bedroom and $5,740 to $8,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 220 road miles (186 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 30 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from New Jersey into Virginia makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $380 to $530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,220 to $1,790. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Edison–Alexandria corridor.